Is it possible to block an area code on Android 12? 26 January at 3:01PM in Mobiles 5 replies 210 views

startrim

Is it possible to block an area code on Android 12.
After having a look at loads of posts on Google it appears is it possible in the USA but I cannot find the option on my mobile.

I had a call from someone saying they were from EDF and needed my meter reading. (I always provide it after an email request)
I found the number on a scam website and many people had also had a call from the same number, I blocked the number but would like to block the area code.

MikeJXE

No. Mobiles don't have area codes as they do in the States 

startrim

I should have made it clearer, the call was from a UK Landline.

HoofeHearted

I have used the "Should I answer" app on my Android phone for years (Was Android 12, now Android 13).

I have had a look on their website

https://help.shouldianswer.net/help/rule-lists-whitelist-blacklist-reported-numbers

There is a section (Range (mask) blocking) that says it is possible to do what you want.

Hope that helps.

 

startrim

Thank-you HoofeHearted, 

Do you select use you phone as the default caller ID and spam app or should I answer as the caller ID and spam app?

HoofeHearted

startrim said:

Thank-you HoofeHearted, 

Do you select use you phone as the default caller ID and spam app or should I answer as the caller ID and spam app?

You set "Should I Answer" as your Default phone app.

Don't know if that then automatic sets "default caller ID and spam app" to "Should I Answer",but that is what is set on my phone.